1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 663 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
